Newsom Vetoes Bill to Increase Oversight on Homelessness Spending

Governor Gavin Newsom rejects bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing accountability for California's $24 billion homelessness programs.

Governor Newsom vetoed AB 2903, a bill that would have required annual reports on the effectiveness of state homelessness programs.
Newsom argued that similar accountability measures are already in place, citing recently signed Assembly Bill 799.
The veto follows an audit revealing California agencies lost track of $24 billion allocated for homelessness between 2018 and 2023.
Homelessness in California has increased by over 30% in recent years, despite significant state spending.
Republican Assemblyman Josh Hoover, the bill's author, criticized Newsom's decision, stating that more accountability is essential to address the homelessness crisis.